Queensland location profile
Kogan QLD 4406
Kogan is a small rural locality in Queensland’s Western Downs, known for broadacre farming and proximity to the Kogan Creek Power Station. It offers a quiet, close-knit community with wide open spaces and a country lifestyle, with most services accessed in nearby towns.
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Why families consider Kogan
Predominantly farming and resource-industry workers and families, with a relaxed, low-density lifestyle. Residents value space, self-sufficiency, and strong community ties, relying on nearby service towns for shopping, schooling, and healthcare.
Amenities & services
- Local hotel/pub (Kogan Hotel/Motel)
- Community hall and basic township services
- Supermarkets and shopping in Tara and Chinchilla (nearest hubs)
- Medical clinics and hospital services in Tara and Chinchilla
- Restaurants, cafes and takeaways in Tara/Chinchilla
- Tara Library, 19 Fry St, Tara
- Chinchilla Library (Chinchilla Cultural Centre), 80–86 Heeney St, Chinchilla
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train stations: Chinchilla and Dalby (Western line)
- Long-distance coach services via Bus Queensland through Chinchilla/Dalby
- Major roads: Dalby–Kogan Road, Kogan–Condamine Road, Chinchilla–Tara Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Community events at Kogan Memorial Hall
- Social gatherings and meals at the Kogan Hotel
- Fishing, boating and picnics at Chinchilla Weir (nearby)
- Tara Showgrounds and local sports facilities (nearby)
- Chinchilla Cultural Centre and Botanic Parkland (nearby)
- Kogan Memorial Park
- Tara Lagoon Parklands (nearby)
- Chinchilla Weir Recreation Area (nearby)
- Barakula State Forest (regional)
Education context
No formal childcare services in Kogan; nearest long day care, kindergarten and family day care options are in Tara and Chinchilla.
- University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) Toowoomba campus, Toowoomba
- University of Queensland (UQ) Gatton campus, Gatton